At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration heavy-lift launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to Earth’s orbit and beyond. Engineered with a reusable first stage and a seven-meter payload fairing, New Glenn is building the road to space.
The New Glenn launch vehicle is the next step in achieving this vision using a reusable launch system crafted to take astronauts and payloads into space. As an Instructional Designer under direction from the Training Manager, you will work with various Subject Matter Experts to develop, quality check, and implement learner-centric, performance-based online training curricula integral to hard-working teams responsible for leading, developing and training professional operational crews. Top candidates require strong drive, attention to detail, organization, working long hours, and the ability to multi-task. We are looking for leaders with “Greater than Self” perspective and “Extreme Ownership”.
Special Mentions
- Relocation provided
- Travel expected up to 10% of the time
- Interviews will include a technical assessment
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Independently design and develop complete technical learning content
- Lead, communicate, track and troubleshoot training content and projects
- Work together with training team members and SMEs
- Assist in needs analysis to identify skills, knowledge, training, and procedural gaps
- Implement (publish, assign, maintain, update) training content with training professionals and SMEs using Learning and Training Management Systems, ticketing systems, wikis, websites, and shared folders
- Evaluate training content materials for effectiveness with basic reports, survey results, and data analytics fundamentals
- Assist the training team in training-related activities in preparation for New Glenn launches
Minimum Qualifications:
- Proven ability in developing e-learning and training media for aerospace or related/similar high-technology, safety-critical industries
- Expertise in developing video content (camera equipment, lighting, Adobe Premiere/Creative Cloud, Camtasia, etc.), eLearning software (e.g. Articulate Storyline), and other training materials (i.e. electronic PDFs, wikis, job aids, etc.)
- Proficiency balancing efficiency with quality using a broad range of design and development tools for online training content creation
- Applicable knowledge of key instructional design concepts and training project management. Includes: Adult learning theory, ADDIE/SAM/Agile, UX/UI design, accessibility, using brand style guides and templates
- Experience authoring highly technical eLearning courses and videos (lesson objective and plans, evaluation criteria, scripts and outlines/storyboards, etc.) in a fast-paced environment
- Curious, collaborative, and socially aware: Unafraid to ask complicated questions to a wide range of experts
- Understand needs analysis results that identifies the best training deliverables and learning experiences needed for your audience
- Excellent project management and prioritization skills
- Basic administration and publishing using Learning Management Systems to include: SCORM, xAPI, wikis, websites, and Office 365 tools
- Demonstrated success in developing, implementing, and customizing digital qualification, evaluation, and/or certification tracking systems for technical job roles
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in developing e-learning and training media for aerospace or related/similar high-technology, safety-critical industries
- Experience with Learning and Training Management Systems
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
Inclusivity Statement
Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Export Control Regulations
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Benefits
Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.
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